For those posting that you're safe, don't believe it. This isn't my first time seeing the ship sink. No one knows if your job is safe until they exit chapter 11. You're being told that to keep you quiet and working. The last thing they need is a mass exodus before they get their back up plan in place. Not to mention the fact that if they do spin off pieces of the company for cash, don't so with low staff numbers will look bad and lessen the chance of a buyout
Windstream is a 7 billion dollar company with 6 billon dollars in debt. The interest alone was more than their profits. You're dreaming in Technicolor if you think you're untouchable. They've fired field techs who were the only ones able to service the gear in their region. They don't give a hot damn who you are, all they care about is how much of a financial liability you are
Get your resume ready and either ride it until the layoff or jump ship before it finishes sinking.
And the exec is really optimistic to say end of year. With layoffs being done unannounced and unspoken of, even in meetings and updates, you know it's already over. Between automation taking jobs, more self service options, and office size reductions, it's time to stop believing what they are spoon feeding you. The only person that gives a damn if you have a job tomorrow is you.
Original poster is @YEFTxeq-5ess.